Westat · 1 day ago
Data Scientist
MD - Bethesda
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $82K/yr
3+ years expWestat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. The Data Scientist will apply data science and artificial intelligence methods to structured and unstructured data, focusing on data analytics, visualization, and dashboard development.
Non ProfitSocial MediaConsultingMarketingAssociationMarket Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and test R and Python to collect, process, link, and analyze data in various formats
Develop SQL code to query, process, and manage large data files in databases
Apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning frameworks to data collected from a variety of sources
Use natural language processing methods and large language models to clean, parse, link, summarize and analyze large and unstructured data
Collect/acquire data from a variety of sources including websites using Application Programming Interface (API) and web-scraping
Develop data visualizations and dashboards using open-source libraries in R and Python and proprietary software such as Tableau and PowerBI
Develop and maintain code documentation using Git, implement coding standards, and apply best practices
Present to internal and external clients
Engage in thought leadership via publications and conference presentations
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, requiring consistent U.S. residency for the majority of the last five years
A bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics or other related quantitative field
3-5 years of experience in data science or related projects
Proficiency in R, Python, SQL, and demonstrated experience in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau and PowerBI)
Demonstrated experience developing machine learning and natural language processing methods
Developed, queried, and managed large data files in databases
Proven experience using Git as version control system
Preferred
Current or recent Public Trust Clearance is preferred
Master's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics or other related quantitative field preferred
Experience working in a professional services research environment
Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies
Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in developing actionable insights from complex data
Excellent oral and written communication skills for presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong organizational skills, including time management, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and work both independently and in a team environment
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
Sick Leave (9 days per year)
Holiday Leave (7 Government Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays)
Professional Development
Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Accident Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Company
Westat
Westat is a professional research firm in the social science and statistical industries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Royal
President & CEO
Oswaldo Holguin
Chief Financial Officer
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